One More Week…

…and we will packing the U-Haul!

That’s a little overwhelming.  Don’t get me wrong, I am so excited to be starting in Virginia.  But man, about two months ago, all Sean did was call his District Manager to mention that he was interested in information about the store opening a little North of Richmond.  Here we are two months later packing up all our earthly belongings and moving 1000 miles across the country.

Sean’s side of the family is headed our way this weekend to help Sean and I pack.  Originally they were going to make the trek across the country with us, but with Jackey’s blood clots, extended travel is not ideal.  So they’ll come visit us now, and hopefully sometime this fall too, once we’re settled into our new apartment.  We hope they fall in love with the area like we did.  Maybe they’ll move up near us too….  That would make things so much easier.  But, I know we both hope to make a long visit with them next summer.

The only real negative about the move (besides the horrendous amount of packing) is Weight Watchers has gone out the window.  I’ve been at a plateau.  Well, I gained a few pounds after I gained my appetite back.  My appetite when on vacation when I was worrying myself sick about moving.  A job offer and knowing Sean’s store would be opening cured me quite quickly.  But since then, it’s been staying the same.  Still about 30-35 lbs less than when I started, but not yet close to my goal.  I’ve researched some WW groups and gyms to join, but they may wait until October once we’ve settled in and have steady income.

Not that we won’t have income, but my company’s payroll is two weeks behind.  Not a horrible thing later, but most certainly will make September a little tighter than it’s been as of late.  We’ve got some savings we can dip into if necessary, but we’re both hoping to leave it alone.  Moving is expensive.  And although his company has a pretty great relocation package, there’s still expenses they don’t cover and some that we have to shovel out the money up front.  Not to mention the jump in cost of living.

But keep us in your thoughts and prayers the next few weeks!  We’re going to need them!